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Contents Bel Canto Statement Design Features Unpacking Your Preamplifier Front Panel Layout & Controls Rear Panel Layout & Connections Specifications & Warranty Pre1 Balanced Control Preamplifier...
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For the better part of a decade this quest continued and has resulted in a line of fine audio amplifiers and preamplifier that are designed to provide unparalleled musical reproduction. Bel Canto Design's goal for the Pre1 is simply to provide the most expressive and powerful musical experience outside of the live event and bring some of the greatest musicians and their performances into the intimacy of your home.
Design Features The Pre1 output stage uses the latest integrated technology to combine multiple amplifiers and Laser trimmed precision resistors in a true balanced output stage. This balanced stage mimics the operation of a transformer, providing ideal line-level audio drive into either a balanced or single-ended load.
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Complete and mail the Owner's Registration Card immediately in order to activate your warranty. a piece is missing, please contact your dealer or Bel Canto Design. Save all packing materials as the packing is specially designed to protect the preamplifier for shipping or transporting it. If...
Front Panel Controls 1) Volume Up – increases the output gain in 0.5 dB increments from 0 to 100 with 100 being maximum gain. 2) Volume Down – decreases the output gain in 0.5 dB decrements. 3) Balance Left – decreases the gain of the right channel in 0.5db increments to a maximum of -6 dB.
RCA plug on one end and an XLR Male connector on the other end, or RCA to XLR adapters can be used. Contact your retailer, cable supplier or Bel Canto Design for details on this. These female XLR inputs use the standard pinout pattern of:...
15 days of purchase to ensure immediate warranty coverage. Bel Canto Design offers a 5-year limited warranty on internal parts and workmanship and will replace any defective parts directly. This warranty is void if damage is due to abuse, neglect or unauthorized modification.
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